CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
City Council
MINUTES • May 12, 2026
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
Grand Terrace Civic Center • 22795 Barton Road
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bill Hussey convened the Regular Meeting of the City Council for Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Pastor Jonathan Tilt from Centerpointe Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Doug Wilson.
AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
None.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Bill Hussey
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Sabino
Council Member Doug Wilson
Council Member Jeff Allen - Participating remotely via teleconference Council Member Matt Brown
Absent:
A. REORDERING OF, ADDITIONS TO, OR REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE AGENDA
Mayor Hussey requested to move agenda item No. 17 before Item No. 14.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT
Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk, read an email comment submitted to the Clerk's Office by Renae Walker, resident and President of the Grand Terrace Community Soccer Club.
Michael O'Connell, a resident of Grand Terrace, provided comments regarding a broken gate in his community, and had questions regarding plaques for the Freedom Wall at Veterans Park.
Jenifer Parker, a resident of Grand Terrace and Lead Coordinator for the Grand Terrace Community Soccer Club, provided a comment on the electric scooters and signage for Richard Rollins Park.
C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Elysia Fernandez, a resident and President of Greater Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce, was presented with a Certificate of Recognition for her outstanding work and commitment to the community.
Jose Armando Jauregui, Section Chief for the Planning Grants and Incentives with Housing & Community Development of California, provided a brief introduction and was requested to speak once Public Hearing Item No. 12 was presented.
D. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hussey recessed the Regular Meeting of the City Council to closed session at 6:26 p.m.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation [Pursuant to Government Code sections 54954.5(c), 54956.9 (d)(3), (e)(1)] Based on existing facts and circumstances, this closed session is only to decide whether a closed session is authorized pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), which provides: "A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the legislative body of the local agency on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the local agency." Reference No. 2026-003.
Number of cases: 1
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Hussey reconvened the Regular Meeting of the City Council from closed session at 6:51 p.m.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, announced that there was one (1) closed session item. omeat However, ted base Creportable a direction was provided to the Cily E. CONSENT CALENDAR
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, noted for the record a discrepancy in the staff report for Consent Item No. 8. However, the third resolution attached to the staff report reflected the correct date.
Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk, noted for the record that all votes will be made via roll call.
ROLL CALL VOTE
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Brown
SECONDER: Mayor Hussey
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
1) Waive Full Reading of, and Direct the City Attorney to Read by Title only for, Ordinances on the Agenda
2) Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - March 24, 2026 Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting - Joint Workshop - March 26, 2026 Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - April 14, 2026
Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting - April 14, 2026
3) Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding with Institute for Public Strategies and California Health Collaborative
4) Approve Additional Appropriations for Legal Services with Fennemore LLP in Connection with The Anthony Petta and Angeline Petta Family Trust Litigation 5) Amendment No. 1 to the Regional Partnership Agreement for Animal Shelter Services with the City of San Bernardino
6) 2025 Annual Progress Report for the City's 2021-2029 Housing Element 7) Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Contract Services with Revenue & Cost Specialists for Development Impact Fee Implementation Services, Including a Storm Drainage Fee Nexus Study, Fee Program Revisions, and Staff Training
8) 2026-27 Landscape & Lighting Assessment District 89-1 Public Hearing Intent 9) Award LED Sports Field Lighting Retrofit to F.E.C. Electric Inc. for $202,106 10) Amendment No. 3 to Willdan Group Agreement for On-Call Engineering and Building & Safety Plan Check Services
11) Award of Agreement for St. Francis Electric for Traffic Signal Maintenance and On-Call Emergency Services
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12) First Reading & Introduction of an Ordinance approving Zone Code Amendment (ZCA) 26-02, Zone Change (ZC) 26-01, and Environmental Review (E) 26-03 and adopting a Resolution approving General Plan Amendment (GPA) 26-01
Jose Armando Jauregui, Section Chief for the Planning Grants and Incentives with Housing & Community Development of California, formally introduced himself to the City Council.
Hanna Kreitman, Housing Element Rezoning Project Manager with Michael Baker International, provided the PowerPoint presentation for this item.
Mayor Hussey provided a short video for this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Pastor Mark Matthews addressed the city council and provided public comment on this item.
Nidal Rafeedie, resident of Grand Terrace, addressed the city council and provided public comment on this item.
Juan Delgado, resident of Grand Terrace, addressed the city council and provided public comment on this item.
Mario H. Gomez, resident of Grand Terrace, addressed the city council and provided public comment on this item.
Hugo Cortez, resident of Grand Terrace, addressed the city council and provided public comment on this item.
Craig Austin, resident of Grand Terrace, addressed the city council and provided public comment on this item.
Michael Jimenez, resident of Grand Terrace, addressed the city council and provided public comment on this item.
Anita Ledesma, resident of Grand Terrace, addressed the city council and provided public comment on this item.
Saul Ortega, resident of Grand Terrace, addressed the city council and provided public comment on this item.
Mayor Hussey closed the public hearing at 8:05 p.m.
Mayor Hussey moved to approve the item; however, the motion failed due to lack of a second.
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, advised the Council to continue the item to the next City Council meeting to allow time for the City Attorney to provide proper legal guidance, including a review of the City's legal obligations and a discussion of available options and potential ramifications.
Council Member Allen motioned to approve the staff recommendation, as is, seconded by Mayor Hussey.
Prior to the vote, Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, read the title of the ordinance and the corresponding resolution for the record.
ROLL CALL VOTE
RESULT: FAILED - 1 TO 4
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Mayor Hussey
AYES: Council Member Allen
ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Brown
Mayor Hussey motioned to bring the item back at a future meeting, seconded by Council Member Wilson.
ROLL CALL VOTE
RESULT: APPROVED 3 TO 2
MOVER: Mayor Hussey
SECONDER: Council Member Wilson
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Brown
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, stated for the record that this item will be brought back as a continued public hearing at the next City Council Meeting. 13) First Reading & Introduction of an Ordinance - Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 26-01 - Agricultural Employee Housing (Housing Element Program 12) Gabriel Arguelles, Associate Planner, provided the PowerPoint presentation for this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the public hearing at 8:50 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Bobbie Forbes, resident of Grand Terrace, addressed the city council and provided public comment on this item.
Mayor Hussey closed the public hearing at 8:52 p.m.
Council Member Brown motioned to approve the item with the removal of the agricultural overlays in areas that conflict with existing single-family homes, seconded by Mayor Hussey.
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, requested clarification from Council Member Brown regarding his motion to revise the ordinance and to remove the AG employee housing component.
Council Member Brown clarified his motion to remove the AG employee housing components in areas conflicting with existing single-family housing, noting that revisions to the overlay and a study session should occur prior to ordinance approval, seconded by Mayor Hussey.
Prior to the vote, Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, advised that the item be continued to an uncertain date to incorporate the direction of the City Council and be re-noticed.
ROLL CALL VOTE
RESULT: FAILED - 2 TO 3
MOVER: Council Member Brown
SECONDER: Mayor Hussey
AYES: Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson Mayor Hussey made a supplemental motion to approve the staff recommendation and adopt the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Allen.
Prior to the vote, Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, read the title of the ordinance into the record.
ROLL CALL VOTE
RESULT: APPROVED 4 TO 1
MOVER: Mayor Hussey
SECONDER: Council Member Allen
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen
ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: Council Member Brown
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
H. NEW BUSINESS
17) Community Benefit Fund Grant Award to the Grand Terrace High School Titan Wrestling Booster Club
Christine Clayton, Finance Director, provided the Staff Report for this item and presented Victor Zamora, President of the Grand Terrace High School Titan Wrestling Booster Club.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
ROLL CALL VOTE
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Mayor Hussey
SECONDER: Council Member Wilson
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
Mayor Hussey announced a short recess at 9:15 p.m. prior to proceeding with Item No.
Mayor Hussey reconvened the City Council Meeting from recess at 9:29 p.m. 14) Informational Report on the J.C. Wallace Residential Care Facility Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, provided the PowerPoint presentation for this item.
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, addressed the City Council and advised that the City's policy and procedures provide that City Council meetings conclude at 10:00 p.m. He noted that, if desired, a member of the Council may make a motion to continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m., specifying the proposed end time.
Mayor Hussey motioned to continue the City Council meeting past the 10:00 p.m. deadline to 11:00 p.m., seconded by Council Member Brown.
ROLL CALL VOTE
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Mayor Hussey
SECONDER: Council Member Brown
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
Joshua Taylor, Deputy Director of 24-Hour and Specialty Services, and Alyce Belford- Saldana, Deputy Director of Adult Justice Programs, Homeless and Supportive Services Unit, both with the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, provided detailed information regarding the Department's services and its coordination and work with J.C. Wallace.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Bobbie Forbes, Resident of Grand Terrace, provided a public comment on this item.
RECEIVE & FILE
15) Selection of a Site for New Pickleball Courts
Natalie Oros, Management Analyst, provided the PowerPoint presentation for this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk, read out an email comment submitted by David Mejia, resident of Grand Terrace.
Bryan Hegardt, resident of Grand Terrace provided a comment in favor of this item.
Bobbie Forbes, resident of Grand Terrace provided a comment in favor of this item.
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, announced that the time was 11:00 p.m. and recommended that the Council complete the current item, proceed to Item No. 16 and continue Item No. 18 to a future City Council meeting. He further recommended that the meeting conclude at 11:15 p.m.
Council Member Brown motioned to extend the meeting to 11:15 p.m., seconded by Council Member Wilson.
ROLL CALL VOTE
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Brown
SECONDER: Council Member Wilson
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
Council Member Allen disconnected from the Zoom meeting at 11:04 p.m. due to the closure of the facility in which he was participating.
Council Member Brown motioned to approve the item with pickle ball courts to be placed at Veterans Freedom Park, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sabino.
ROLL CALL VOTE
RESULT: APPROVED 3 TO 0
MOVER: Council Member Brown
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Sabino
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Brown ABSTAIN: Council Member Doug Wilson
NAYS: None
16) First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Formalizing Public Works Standard Plans and Streetlight Design Standard
Shanita Tillma, Senior Management Analyst, provided the staff report for this item.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
Prior to the vote, Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, read the title of the ordinance into the record.
ROLL CALL VOTE
RESULT: APPROVED 3 TO 0
MOVER: Council Member Brown
SECONDER: Mayor Hussey
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Brown ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: None
18) Policy Governing Remote Participation and Enhancement of Public Participation in City Council and Commission Meetings to implement Senate Bill No. 707
This item will be brought back to the City Council at a future date.
I. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
J. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER, SHERIFFS' DEPARTMENT,
AND FIRE DEPARTMENT
None.
L. ADJOURN
Mayor Hussey adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 11:12 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
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Bill Hussey, Mayor Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk